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Frost/Nixon Trailer (2008)
"400 million people were waiting for the truth." 15 October 2008 Drama, History 122 mins
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
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text: Wills Why Do You Need a Will? To make sure the right people receive what you want them to receive So that you get the funeral that you want Your children have the right guardian If you are living with your partner and not married a will is essential to make sure your partner can stay in the house after you die and receives the money you want him/her to receive. It is easy to make a mistake when preparing a will or getting it signed and witnessed. You will see in shops and on the internet "do your own will". This saves you money, not much compared with the prices of our wills but it does save you some. If you get it wrong it will cost your relatives hundreds if not thousands of pounds to try and sort out the mistakes you may have made. Many people believe if they die without making a will then all their estate will automatically go to their surviving spouse. If there is a large estate over £250,000 this belief is wrong and the spouse will only get part of the estate. So where the value of your estate is likely to be over £250,000 you must make a will to ensure your spouse gets the entire estate if that is what you want. Quality and affordable wills and probate services by experienced lawyers. Wills We offer wills individually drawn by solicitors at fixed prices: Single Will £72.00 Wills for couples in identical or near identical terms £114.00 Lasting Power of Attorney A lasting power of attorney enables someone to look after your financial affaires if you are taken ill or incapacitated. There are two forms one for property and financial matters and the other for medical and welfare matters. Remember you can only make a power of attorney whilst you have the mental capacity to do so. Once you have lost that capacity you cannot authorise your chosen relative or friend to look after your affairs. So if you have need to pay for care costs and you have money in the bank to pay for such costs, unless you have signed a valid power of attorney then your chosen relative or friend cannot access the funds easily to pay the bills. If you think you may need a power of attorney in the future get it made and signed now, not when it is too late. Our charges for preparation of these forms and registering same is £250 plus VAT of £43.75 making a total of £293.75 There is also the court fee for registering the power of attorney of £120. Please ring to discuss with us free of charge.

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Vining Cumberland Rotarians planting strawberries at the Good Samaritan Health Center farm, which benefits the underserved living in a "food desert"
Vining Cumberland Rotarians and the Alzheimer's Walk for the Cure!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians host over 1,600 runners and a record number of sponsors for
our 21st Vinings Downhill 5K Race for the Kids!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians welcomes our newest member, David Hobbs!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians welcomes our sponsored international student from Brazil!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians come out in force to serve as volunteers for the "End Polio Now"Race !
Vining Cumberland Rotarians prepared meal for 300 men in need at the Atlanta Mission!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians support the Special Olympics by raising $2,000 that allowed Rotarian Charles to "Go Over the Edge" for 22 stories!
Vinings Cumberland Rotarians support water safety educational exhibit at the Cobb County Safety Village!
Vining Cumberland Rotarians award $80,000 to local charities!
It was a great awarding the proceeds from our 2016 Run For the Kids Down Hill Road Race to 15 local charities doing great things in our community.
Vining Cumberland Rotarians enjoy a tour of the Chic-fil-a corporate campus!
Vinings Cumberland Rotarians joined with other civic groups to refurbish the community room at Vining fire station.
Rotarians, families and friends were honored to provide and serve a BBQ buffet for
the Phoenix Boys Association Holiday Party!
Club's 2016 Holiday Party!
Under our Project H.O.P.E (Handbags Offering Positive Encouragement), Rotarians provide over 70 new purses -filled with personal items - and handwritten notes to the YWCA who will distribute to women involved with domestic violence.
Rotarians and Campbell High students work together to spruce up the historic Vinings cemetery!
Rotarians, families and friends enjoy a private tour of the Atlanta BeltLine!
The Rotary Club of Vinings is honored to be selected as 1 of 5 Finalists for
The Vinings Business Association's 2016 Vinings Business/Organization of the Year"!
Vinings Rotarians painting fences at the Vinings Historic Preservation Society
We LOVE to serve our community!
Rotarians shopping for Project H.O.P. E. (Handbags Offering Positive Encouragement)
20th Annual Vinings Rotary Down Hill 5K Race was a HUGE Success!
A big THANKS to all our wonderful Race Sponsors, Runners and Volunteers for allowing us to raise over $1million (total from all races) to be donated to worthwhile children's charities in our community!
Vinings Rotarians Enjoying Fellowship at the Summer Concert Series!
Vinings Rotarians Provide 500 Needy Kids Summer Lunch through MUST Ministries
Vinings Rotarians Support our Community at the Ice Cream Social!


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Education & the Ideology of Choice
November 2003By Edmund B. Miller
Edmund B. Miller is a teacher at White Pines Academy in Lemont, Illinois.
Este artículo: en español
My coffee is hot, the Styrofoam cup tells me in three different languages. How fortunate I am to live in a society that takes the time and expense to provide informative tidbits like this, without which my day would be far more difficult. In the restaurant bathroom, a sign tells me how to change my kids diaper, another reminds me to wash my hands, and a third tells me the way out. Packaging labels contain lines and lines of information how to remove a lid, whats inside, when and where it was made, possible side effects, warnings to pregnant women. Cereal boxes! What a wealth of space! Right here on my Nature Valley Granola box I have all sorts of facts about the Spunky Bottoms wetlands and the American Bald Eagle. And lets not neglect to mention the mother lode of all information sources, the Internet, which has the whole world talking about dot this and dot that, and accessing and downloading, while simultaneously diminishing our tolerance for depth and delay.
Even our schools are becoming information systems. Notice how history courses have been replaced by social studies courses which impart, not a thematic narrative of a peoples life, but spots of information on climate, culture, the economy, and topography. Reading or literature courses are also predominantly informative, including the authors biography, historical setting of the work, and basic summaries of what happened. Math programs, such as the Saxon series, include no math theory; instead, they offer a purely functional, ask-no-questions approach. Religion courses, if they exist, are often lacking doctrine; they teach about the human phenomenon of religion, not about God and His revelation.
Perhaps in the proliferation of all these glorious tidbits and facts there is nothing that should trouble me; after all, theyre neutral. Yet, I think its their claim to neutrality that most disturbs me. In a recent gubernatorial campaign I began to see why. In the Detroit area, during the campaign, a philosophical/ontological issue arose in connection with one candidate, Jennifer Granholm, a member of a local Catholic parish. Apparently, Ms. Granholm has been in utter anguish over the possibility of voters believing that she takes her Catholicism seriously. Law is law, she told the public, religion is a private affair. Keeping with her distinctions between private and public, she added (almost needlessly) that while shes personally opposed to abortion, she remains in favor of Roe v. Wade and choice.
Well, all this is par for the course. The new element in the Granholm scenario, though, was her parishs defense of its politically famous lady. The Associate Pastor editorialized in the parish bulletin that Christians are pro choice in the purest sense of the term and that choice in itself is a blessed gift. Those Catholics who condemn Granholms prochoice position would have the state legislate the freedom that only God can give.
This Associate Pastors baptizing of choice jibes with current modes of popular thought. Choice is used as a sales pitch for foods, phone companies, schools, room décor, insurance plans, family size, etc. Even gender is becoming a multiple choice proposition. Ask any average student for a definition of freedom, and hell respond, the ability to choose what you want.
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Experience the magnificent view of the capital of Iceland! When the scene of colourful rooftops slips away, brace the Iceland's unspoiled countryside in its whole glory. Remember to charge your camera for some breath-taking photos to take home! Start your trip from Reykjavik Domestic Airport, just 5 minutes drive from the centre of the city. This round trip to a nearby summit with an impressive flyover of Reykjavik. You will be able to see some of the most famous landscapes, such as, Hallgríms Church and The Harpa concert hall. Let's not forget the very famous colourful rooftops of the houses in the city and also the bay. While flying in the Reykjavik area, remember to ask the pilot to point out where the president lives. When the flight concludes we slowly fly away from the urban area and start to see the beautiful landscape surrounding the city. We land on top of one of the nearby mountains and use the unique chance to take some breath-taking photos of you and the whole Reykjavik cityscape in the background.
Duration: 30-45 min.
Pick up: Pick up is not included. Meeting point is at Nordurflug terminal
Operation: All year
Bring with you: Warm clothing according to season, camera
Note: After submitting the booking we will inform you about the exact starting time for the tour. We will ask for additional information. If you can kindly provide us your phone number, email and approx. weight on each passenger. Please note that this tour is weather dependent and if the weather forecast is not looking promising at the time of your booked tour we always try to A) Try to change the time on the same day (e.g. go in the afternoon instead of the morning). B) Offer you to go on a different date (e.g. they day before or the day after). C) If we are fully booked and can not offer options A and B we always give a full refund!


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The caring staff from Embassy Healthcare is always available to answer questions, provide assistance or simply offer a shoulder to lean on. Call 888-975-1379 to schedule a tour or discuss admissions to one of our senior care communities.
Read on to learn more about our admissions process.
The admissions process is designed to help residents and their families in review, understand and accommodate their individual needs. Our staff is available during the entire process to answer your questions and provide information about all the senior care services available at Embassy Healthcare facilities, as well as services available in the surrounding community.
Our Admission Process
1. If you're interested in a specific Embassy Healthcare community, call the location directly to speak with an on-site admissions representative and make arrangements to tour the community.
- If the future resident is currently in the hospital, please make your admissions representative aware, or have your social worker/case manager contact the location for you.
2. If the future resident is NOT currently in the hospital or at another senior care facility, he or she will need to be seen by their physician and obtain a medical history and physical no more than 5 days before admission.
3. If the future resident is coming from home or another residential community, he or she must have a chest x-ray no more than 90 days before the date of admission.
4. If eligible, you should apply for financial assistance (i.e., Medicaid) BEOFRE the date of admission.
- If you have already filed for Medicaid, please supply us with a copy of the Medicaid application or a copy of the future resident's Medicaid card.
- If you need help applying for Medicaid, our team is happy to assist.
5. When you decide to make Embassy Healthcare your new home, please supply us with a copy of these important papers at the time of admission.
- Power of Attorney form
- Living will
- Legal guardianship forms
- Insurance cards
- Medicaid card
- Social security card
If you have any questions regarding the admissions process to an Embassy Healthcare community, feel free to contact our general Admissions Department or a social worker at 888-975-1379.
Questions & Answers
Question: How much furniture should we move?
Answer: We encourage residents to make Embassy Healthcare his or her new home. As long as there isn't a safety issue, ensure your senior has plenty of items to enhance his or her happiness and comfort.
Question: How many showers are offered per week?
Answer: This is based on the resident's personal preference, doctor's orders and the resident's past history.
Question: Is there a choice for meals? Are there snacks? How many of each are offered?
Answer: Residents are offered three meals per day, and snacks are provided throughout the day as needed. All of our communities offer different meal plans, so residents may have a choose to dine in the community dining room, order from an "a la carte" fine dining menu, or select alternate choices from a planned menu.
Question: Where do residents eat?
Answer: Each community has beautiful, spacious dining rooms, and we encourage all residents to enjoy their meals in the dining area to socialize and meet friends. Residents may also choose to eat in their rooms.
Question: Is there an entertainment center?
Answer: Each community has a full recreation schedule that provides wellness, social, entertainment and educational activities.
Question: Can residents utilizing Medicaid participate in activities?
Answer: Yes, every resident is provided with activities regardless of their pay source.
Question: How do residents go to the bank, drug store, or a doctor's visit?
Answer: Each community coordinates transportation for every resident to attend any visits.
Question: How is laundry done?
Answer: All laundry is labeled, washed, dried and delivered back to residents on a daily basis. Family has the option of washing their loved one's laundry, as well.
Question: Is smoking allowed?
Answer: Our communities have designated smoking areas for residents.


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COCONUT CREEK -- Centura Parc, a unique residential development offering on- premises child care centers for working parents who desire the convenience of professional care within walking distance of their homes, has gone where the action is -- into the single-family home market.
Centura Parc, at 3600 W. Copans Road, already has completed its Alhambra Village of clustered townhomes, and has launched its Lakeview single-family home neighborhood with a group of four home styles.
Opened early in 1984 after nearly three years of intensive preparation and planning, Centura Parc represented a departure for Cenvill Development Corp., which has largely become indentified during the past two decades with its massive Century Village ``lifestyle`` communities, geared to providing active recreation for Florida retirees or semi-retired ``snowbird`` condominium owners.
The orientation at Centura Parc is completely different. It is aimed at young parents, many of whom are first-time home buyers.
The initial ``wave`` of residents who moved into Centura Parc`s townhome clusters in Alhambra Village steadily filled the 162 units. Today, nearly all of the residences are occupied, and the pre-school schildren of many of those buyers are being cared for by professionals in two 4,000-square-foot centers during the parents` working hours.
Meanwhile, continuing research into the market showed that -- to no one`s surprise -- a large segment of potential Centura Parc buyers desired single- family home living. With reduced mortgage rates also helping to expand the potential single-family home market, Cenvill moved quickly to offer the kind of product that is currently in demand by the 25-to-34-year-old first-time buyer.
The summer of 1986 became a major new phase in Centura Parc developments with two announcements:
Opening of the million-dollar-plus ``Parc View Club,`` a total recreational center designed for both adult and family use, with extensive facilities for exercise, special classes, a multi-purpose Great Room with stage facilities for theattrical programs, special events, meetings, dances and other uses.


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Post-Tensioning Reinforcement
Post-tensioning reinforcement (P/T) is a method of producing prestressed concrete. The term prestressed concrete is used to describe the process of introducing internal forces/stress into a concrete structure during the construction process in order to counteract the external loads applied when the structure is put into use. Post-tensioning is done onsite by installing post-tensioning tendons/cables within the concrete form-work in a manner similar to installing rebar. Reduced cracking, reduced weight, and reduced maintenance all translate into savings, and are concrete solutions that have made P/T the premier way to reinforce concrete construction.
Some of the many advantages include: superior support for concrete slabs on the ground where soils are likely to move; reduces or eliminates shrinkage and cracking so no joints, or fewer joints, are needed; cracks that do form are held tightly together; allows slabs to be thinner and lighter which enables building slabs on expansive or soft soils or as multiple floors in a high rise parking garage.
A recently developed application of P/T is external post-tensioning for the strengthening or retrofitting of existing structures, especially as an upgrade to resist seismic forces.
A recently developed application of P/T is external post-tensioning for the strengthening or retrofitting of existing structures, especially as an upgrade to resist seismic forces.
Post-tensioned concrete is the preferred method for new tennis court construction and the rebuilding of old tennis courts. As the Post-Tensioning Reinforcement expert of Northwest Arkansas, Concrete Services, has constructed the tennis courts at Harbor High and Fayetteville High schools.
Post-tension concrete provides the best long term value for the following reasons:
• Ability to span unstable soils
• Increased resistance to settling and/or heaving
• Elimination of cold joints
• Better uniformity
• More controlled slope for drainage
• Stable, attractive concrete edge
• Lower maintenance costs
• Eliminates the potential liability from structural cracking
• Ability to construct over existing structures, thereby saving valuable resources associated with demolition and disposal
Post-tensioning reinforcement is an effective system that offers multiple benefits in terms of durability and economics. It also has proven to be a sustainable, low impact solution. Post-tensioning, when compared to conventionally reinforced structures, uses less steel and concrete while offering more usable space in a structure.


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Bill Lambert, volunteer coordinator for the Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society, arranged a visit to the Tardebigge Lime Kilns for the Bromsgrove Scouts on Sunday 28th February 2016.
17 scouts along with leader Phil Dolphin visited the Lime Kilns to help out and learn at the same time.
Tasks included:
Clearing stream bed of silt.
Cleaning bottles, recovered from previous excavation work.
Clearing rubbish from the bank, removal of metal, brick and glass (where safety permits).
Weeding Tug Boat compound, removing weeds from the area of the info boards.
Bug garden, move and place logs which will form the basis of a bug and fungi garden.
Mary Green compiled a 'Nature Notes' quiz.
The Tardebigge Lime Kilns are being renovated by a team of volunteers led by their volunteer coordinator Bill Lambert. For further details please contact him on 07815 986012 or email: email@example.com.


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Calgary Transit enforcement officers keep city moving
Boarding at the Victoria Park-Stampede LRT station, it didn't take long to find what they were looking for.
Taking one end of the half-full rail car, transit enforcement officers Brian Meanley and Mathieu Young begin asking the late-evening passengers to present their transit tickets — a daily routine in the seemingly never-ending effort to quell fare evasion.
Finished with a clutch of college-aged passengers near the door, Meanley approaches a lone male who seems barely aware of the officer's presence.
Quietly mumbling something about misplaced tickets, the man is ushered off the train at the next stop.
He's promptly placed in handcuffs after routine records checks reveal outstanding arrest warrants, earning a trip to a downtown holding cell in the Calgary Police Service arrest processing unit.
By far the most visible aspect of a city transit officer's job, fare enforcement is only a small part of what they do.
"A lot of people just think we go out there and write tickets, a lot of people think we're just security guards," Young said. "We do a lot more than that."
Meanley and Young are among the nearly 100 peace officers in Calgary Transit's public safety and enforcement unit — keeping the network safe, secure and running efficiently.
"Transit peace officers have the authority to deal with about 95 per cent of what happens on transit," said public safety co-ordinator Brian Whitelaw.
"That takes pressure off CPS to have to respond constantly to the property."
Transit officers occupy a niche in Alberta's peace officer framework — capable of laying criminal charges in addition to the customary transit bylaws.
On the front-lines of the city's transit system, they respond to welfare checks, suspicious people, public intoxication calls and collisions involving transit vehicles — just to name a few.
Their mandate goes beyond just protecting transit. Last Wednesday, it was transit officers who tracked down and arrested the man believed responsible for leaving a suspicious, smoking package at a Marlborough car dealership earlier in the evening.
Maintaining visibility on the service, Whitelaw said, is a priority from the top down.
With officers deployed on both vehicles and bicycles, riding the rails is the best way to not only maintain that visibility, but also react swiftly in a crisis.
Just halfway through 2017, it's already been a rough year for Calgary Transit.
While only four homicides have been recorded on the transit system in its 108-year history, two have occurred in the past three months.
Eric Lavallee, 52, was knifed to death at Sunalta LRT station on April 28, while a deadly stabbing at City Hall station claimed the life of 46-year-old Nicholas Nwonye on June 2.
Whitelaw stresses the importance of risk assessment with his officers — combined with intelligence gathering and keeping ahead of prolific, well-known troublemakers.
"Where sometimes that doesn't work is where you've got somebody we haven't seen before," he said. "That's where prediction just simply doesn't work."
That, he says, was the case with this June's slaying — a crime allegedly committed by an individual not on anybody's radar screen.
Despite these high-profile attacks, Whitelaw maintains confidence in the system's safety — a sentiment shared by his officers.
"Absolutely, transit is safe," Meanley said. "I take transit every day to work. I live in the south, and I have no problems coming to and from work on the train at night, in the morning, early mornings, evenings."
He has, however, seen an increase in violence over his nearly eight years on the job.
Despite the challenges, Young and Meanley take pride in the job their fellow officers do.
"We have our bread-and-butter, which is fare enforcement, but I think what's exciting is that you never know what call you're going to be sent out to," Young said.
For Meanley, satisfaction comes with increasing the profile of transit officers — whom he says far too many passengers aren't aware of.
"To me, that's a shame — they should see us," Meanley said. "They should know we're out there. They should know they can come to us."
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CTrain homicides:
August 2007: Gage Prevost, 17, died after being pushed in front of approaching CTrain at 8th Street S.W. station. Natalie Pasqua convicted of second-degree murder
January 2008:Arcelie Laoagan, 41, assaulted and killed after leaving train at Franklin LRT station. Christopher Watcheston convicted of first-degree murder
April 2017: Eric Lavallee, 52, stabbed to death on platform of Sunalta LRT station. Still under investigation
June 2017: Nicholas Ozoechi Nwonye, 46, stabbed to death at City Hall LRT station. Keeton Michel Gagnon faces second-degree murder charges
2016 total calls for service: 25,865
Top five social disorder calls,
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016:
1. Checks on welfare: 1,968
2. Unwanted guest: 1,156
3. Notification: 693
4. Subject Wanted: 289
5. Miscellaneous: 136
(Source: Calgary Transit)
Crimes against persons on Calgary Transit property,
Third Quarter 2016 (Five-year average in parentheses)
Common assault: 83 (74.2)
Assault causing bodily harm/with a weapon: 39 (30)
Robbery: 26 (37.8)
Sex crimes*: 31 (17.4)
Miscellaneous: 3 (2.4)
Aggravated assault: 1 (3.4)
Attempted murder: 0 (0.4)
(Source: Calgary Police Service)


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Hi! I am so excited to share my first ever blog post today, and it's about one of my favorite parts of a room, the rug! Yep, I'm a sucker for rugs. Not only do they look great and make a home extra comfy, but it's nice to be able to give my feet a change of scenery rather than having them on my wheelchair footplates.
But what if an oval or rectangular area rug just isn't your thing? What if you want something more eclectic, luxurious, and eye-catching? A hide rug is all of those things, and, no, they aren't just for farmhouses and western movies anymore. They are extremely durable and easy to maintain. Best of all, if you have rambunctious kiddos living with you, they're naturally stain-resistant!
Real or Faux?
The hardest choice when buying a hide rug is real hide or faux hide, and both have their pros and cons. Real hide lasts longer and is a better choice for larger spaces like a living room or master bedroom. They are more expensive than the faux kind, but that extra plushness you get from the real thing is heavenly!
Go with faux if you're on a tight budget or want lots of color. Faux rugs are printed from a machine, leading to lots of color combinations! They're smaller, so they're great for kids' rooms, home offices, and even under the dining room table. Real hide can feel creepy to some people, especially when barefoot, so faux feels more like regular carpeting. After all, with real hide, an animal had to die for your comfort (Sorry, Bessie!) If you don't like that, pick a faux rug. Faux rugs wear out much faster, though. If you have one in a high-traffic area, it will lose its fur, so the rug hardens over time. That's not exactly a good thing if you come home from work and want to put your tired feet onto a super soft stress buster!
Shopping Tips
When you go shopping, look for the size, thickness, and hair length of the rug. The highest-quality real hides are about ¼ to ⅛ of an inch thick, and are usually imported from Brazil or Colombia. If you hate dust like I do, short-haired rugs need less maintenance than long-haired ones. Always check the label and see where the rug has been. If you're unsure, just ask an employee. The same goes for faux rugs. Rugs that have been treated with a bunch of chemicals are not something I want in my house! My personal favorites are this faux sheepskin rug from Ikea and this natural cowhide rug from Wayfair.
I've compiled a collection of twelve great budget friendly options below and I included clickable links for easy shopping.
Maintenance and Care
So you've picked your new foot friend and taken it home, but how do you care for it? If you put a hide rug under direct sunlight, its edges (the thinnest parts) will curl. If that happens, spray a tiny amount of warm misty water on the top and bottom of the rug to loosen up those edges. Only dampen the rug, though, because when these babies get oversaturated, they shrivel up, and man, do they stink when that happens! Next, place a couple of towels between the curled edges to soak up the liquid and use heavy books or ornaments to flatten the edge. After a few hours (usually 2-4), the edge should look good as new! If the rug curls often, trim those rebellious edges with scissors.
It's also possible that someone will accidentally give your rug an unwanted drink. In other words, the dreaded spill. Instead of screaming and politely asking them to never come back, try this. If the rug didn't stain, blot it (don't scrub!) with a towel or sponge. The liquid should come right off. For stains, you do want to scrub with warm, soapy water, but very carefully, and always in the direction of the hide. Then dry it as if it were a spill.
Here's an extra thorough tip: If you mix a solution of 5% white vinegar and 95% water, it'll help eliminate odor!
For food particles and pet, um, "gifts," let it dry if needed, and then scrape it off carefully with the blunt edge of a knife or hard bristle brush. If you have real hide and it develops a strange odor, let it air dry outdoors (not in direct sunlight) for at least two hours. This happens with new rugs that weren't tanned properly or got wet on their way to your store. Once the rug is broken in, the smell should go away.
Lastly, let's talk vacuuming. Most faux rugs should buddy up with your regular floorhead and usual vacuuming schedule. Always vacuum all rugs, real and faux, in the direction of the hide to avoid damage to the rug. For real hides, vacuum with the brush attachment and with the blades not spinning. After you vacuum the rug, take it outside and give it a good shake. This helps remove dust and other particles between the fibers, so think of vacuuming as brushing the rug and shaking as flossing it!
Hide rugs also need to be rotated regularly so that they wear out evenly.
So give hide rugs a chance! Your feet will thank you!
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Actually, I AM an American
[Editor's Note: It's the time of year when people talk about how proud they are to be American. But what if your "American-ness" is constantly questioned? Check out this excerpt from House of Peanut and tell us how you would deal with these kinds of comments. --Grace]
When someone asks me where I'm from, I tell them I'm originally from Pittsburgh. As any ethnic-looking person will tell you, this elicits a variety of responses. Thankfully in culturally-aware Seattle, that's the end of the conversation. In previous locations, I got my oh-so-favorite rude followup - "No, I mean, where are you REALLY from?" Because brown people can't actually be from Pittsburgh, right?
When I was younger I was too nice to be confrontational and was trying to fit in, so I'd say something like "well, my parents came here from India" which is apparently the "real" answer they were looking for. And then the questioner would compliment my English. Sigh. This really pissed me off for a long time and now that I live somewhere that people GET IT, I can finally laugh about it.


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This is the story of two young children, Robbie and Fristeen. Robbie's parents have moved to Alaska for his father to do graduate study work. His mother is controlling and worries about his safety. His father encourages his sense of adventure and first moves to independence. His parent's marriage is breaking down and Robbie feels that he is to blame for some of the outbursts.
Fristeen's mother is more interested in her next fix than she is in her daughter. Fristeen runs wild, and is not cared for.
For one summer the two six year olds explore the forest around their homes, finding secret spots, learning about each other and both sharing and protecting each other from the two worlds.
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WALLKILL, N.Y. >> Wallkill High posted its first gymnastics wins of the season Thursday, beating New Paltz and Kingston in a Section 9 match.
Saugerties and Onteora athletes also competed in the meet with the Eagles' Abigail Nolan winning the vault (8.5) and all-around (33.5) and tying for first on the uneven bars.
Emma and Miah Frisbie paced (2-3) Wallkill, which had 150.65 points to New Paltz's 115.9 and Kingston's 89.75.
Mia Frisbie tied with Nolan on the bars (8.0) and was also second all-around with a 33.1. Emma Frisbie ton both the beam (8.45) and floor exercise (9.15) and was third all-around (32.1).
Vault: Abigail Nolan (Onteora) 8.5; Emma Frisbie (Wallkill) tie Miah Frisbie (Wall) 8.3; Gabby Castro (Wall) 8.05; Kyra Voght (Kingston) 7.95; Megan Rua (Saugerties) 7.9
Uneven bars: Miah Frisbie (Wall) tie Abigail Nolan (Ont) 8.0; E. Frisbie (Wall) 6.2; Castro (Wall) 6.15; Chloe Quattrochi (Wall) 6.0; Brooke Salvia (Saug) 5.7
Balance beam: Emma Frisbie (Wall) 8.45; Castro (Wall) 8.4; Voght (King) 8.35; Journey MacDonald (Saug) 8.05; M. Frisbie (Wall) 7.95
Floor exercise: Emma Frisbie (Wall) 9.15; Nolan (Ont) 9.1; M. Frisbie (Wall) 8.85; Quattrochi (Wall) tie Voght (King) 8.45
All-around: Abigail Nolan (Ont) 33.5; M. Frisbie (Wall) 33.1; E. Frisbir (Wall) 32.1
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WASHINGTON -- Pending home sales rose in April for the fourth straight month and reached their highest level in nine years, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Led by the Northeast and Midwest, all four major regions saw increases in April.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 3.4 percent to 112.4 in April from a slight upward revision of 108.7 in March and is now 14.0 percent above April 2014 (98.6) -- the largest annual increase since September 2012 (15.1 percent). The index has now increased year-over-year for eight consecutive months and is at its highest level since May 2006 (112.5).
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says the steady gains in contract activity each month this year highlight the fact that buyer demand is strong. "Realtors are saying foot traffic remains elevated this spring despite limited -- and in some cases severe -- inventory shortages in many metro areas," he said. "Homeowners looking to sell this spring appear to be in the driver's seat, as there are more buyers competing for a limited number of homes available for sale.
Adds Yun, "As a result, home prices are up and accelerating in many markets."
Following April's decline in existing-home sales, Yun expects a rebound heading into the summer, but the likelihood of meaningful gains will depend on a much-needed boost in inventory and evidence of moderating price growth now that interest rates have started to rise.
"The housing market can handle interest rates well above 4 percent as long as inventory improves to slow price growth and underwriting standards ease to normal levels so that qualified buyers -- especially first-time buyers -- are able to obtain a mortgage."
After falling four straight months, the PHSI in the Northeast bounced back solidly (10.1 percent) to 88.3 in April, and is now 9.4 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index increased 5.0 percent to 113.0 in April, and is 13.3 percent above April 2014.
Pending home sales in the South rose 2.3 percent to an index of 129.4 in April and are 14.8 percent above last April. The index in the West inched 0.1 percent in April to 103.8, and is 16.4 percent above a year ago.
Total existing-home sales in 2015 are forecast to be around 5.24 million, an increase of 6.1 percent from 2014. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase around 6.7 percent. In 2014, existing-home sales declined 2.9 percent and prices rose 5.7 percent.
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LA's bar scene is great, but there still comes a time in all of our lives when we realize we're completely over most of them. Old standbys become boring and that new bar everybody's talking about is now officially scratched off the list after you waited 45 minutes to get in last weekend only to be smacked in the head by an aerial burlesque dancer. But there's hope for you yet -with a little bit of digging (that we've done for you), you can always find some places that are still worth your time. Here are 10 LA bars you (probably) aren't already sick of.
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Snake Pit Ale HouseFairfax
7529 Melrose Ave
Snake Pit is that neighborhood bar that never gets too crowded, has bartenders who'll actually talk to you, and a jukebox you'll spend the entire night hovering around. Plain and simple, this small Melrose spot is one of those places you can do whatever you want in. Need a nightcap after a sexy date night? Want to rip a few shots at the bar and create your dance floor? Anything goes at the Snake Pit.
The Know Where BarEast Hollywood / Thai Town
5634 Hollywood Blvd
If you're tired of pretty much every bar in Hollywood right now, join the crowd. But Nowhere Bar continues to be the neighborhood's saving grace. The small, no-frills spot right on Hollywood has zero lines and no covers and cocktails all under $10. Imagine that. The crowd is a mix of casual dates, locals having a quick martini, or people just looking for a tolerable bar experience in Hollywood. Keep your calendars open on Tuesdays - it's Tiki takeover night.
Dan Sung Sa (단성사)Koreatown
3317 W 6th St
Is Dan Sung Sa a restaurant or a bar? The answer is it doesn't matter. This dark tavern in the heart of Ktown is one of our favorite spots in the city to get a little too drunk, snack on some Korean bar food, and forget we're in the middle of LA for a night. The whole place smells like whatever's being cooked on the central grill, the wooden wall panels are ideal for scribbling on when you're hammered, and you just ordered 10 bottles of soju with zero regrets.
PrecinctDowntown LA
357 Broadway
The surge of DTLA gay bars is a welcomed one. But the one we find ourselves going back to the most is Precinct. The large, industrial space has an unpretentious crowd, fantastic theme nights, cheap drinks, and easily the best drag shows downtown. We can't say lines don't get long on certain nights, but show up early enough and you'll be fine.
Little BarMid-Wilshire
757 S LA Brea Ave
Little Bar is one of those classic bars that everyone in the surrounding neighborhood goes to all the time, and everyone else probably hasn't heard of. Located on La Brea just south of Wilshire, there's nothing particularly remarkable about Little Bar, and that's exactly what makes it so appealing. What you'll find here is a solid beer list, a laid-back (and remarkably attractive) crowd, dart boards, kitschy decor, and a very fun jukebox. They don't have a kitchen, but there's usually an excellent taco truck parked outside if you get the munchies.
The BrixtonSanta Monica
2827 Pico Blvd
Located on a stretch of Pico in Santa Monica that's slowly evolved from a bonafide no man's land into a place where you might actually hang out for a night, The Brixton is a restaurant/bar with an extremely relaxed atmosphere, excellent bartenders, and a three (that's THREE) hour happy hour every night from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. Also, that mac and cheese should be ordered at some point no matter what.
Long before the arcade bar became a thing kids in Brooklyn thought they invented themselves, Blipsy was just a dark dive bar on Western with some pinball and Donkey Kong in the back. Guess what? It still is. Expect zero lines, no fancy cocktails, and a bar full of people who are actually there to play retro arcade games tonight. Warning - it's cash only, but there's a coin laundromat next door for all your quarter needs.
ResidentArts District
428 S Hewitt St.
Resident hasn't been around all that long, but we still can't get enough of it. This indoor/outdoor Arts District spot (that is also sometimes a music venue) feels like the blueprint for how every bar in this town should be. The patio has long wooden tables ideal for big groups, a bar in an Airstream, on-site food trucks, and even overhead misters for summertime day drinking. The best part? People seemingly still don't know about it.
Plaza is simply too wild to ever get dull. The Latino drag bar on La Brea is one of those places you walk into and wonder why in the hell it took you so long to get here. From the outside, Plaza looks like a closed down laundromat, but on the inside, it's one giant party. There's a huge dance floor, dirt-cheap drinks, and of course, the stage where all the magic goes down. Bonus: The give you a bag of Doritos for every drink you order. Seriously.
Kibitz RoomFairfax
410 N Fairfax Ave
Kibitiz is not where you start your night, but it's definitely where you always want to end it. The tiny cocktail lounge attached to Canter's on Fairfax is where you go after a great night out that you just don't want to be over yet. Drinks are cheap, the crowd is always interesting, and there will probably be a band playing in the corner. And in case you didn't catch that: It's attached to Canter's.


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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
What I Ate Wednesday- A Switch Up!
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I'm at the gym bright and early at 5:15 Monday-Friday. I'm constantly looking for a super quick snack to eat when I get up (at 4:45), grab my clothes, lunches, papers that I spent all night grading (hahaha...not), etc. So far the best option is a small gala or sometimes a rice cake with nut butter, then I eat my "usual" breakfast (egg whites and some form of oatmeal) after my workout... if you or anyone else has a suggestion please let me know!ReplyDeleteReplies
- SamanthaNNovember 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM
I'm exactly the same - I hit the gym about 5:30am, waking at 5. I tend to skip breakfast as I find eating too close to a workout makes me feel terrible. Would appreciate any v quick ideas for pre-workout breakfasts that don't sit heavy on the stomach (Kathleen I will try rice cake and nut butter)! Thank you all :)Delete
Kathleen and Samantha-- I'm in your same boat, up at 4:45 for the gym.... I always eat a combination of protein and carbs before the gym. I used to get up and 5 but found that didn't give me enough time to eat and digest so now I get up a little earlier to make sure that I am fueling my body for my workouts. Overnight oats are great because they're ready as soon as you wake up, or you could do some egg white muffins with veggies and some toast on the side. You can also do something like my apple cinnamon protein muffins- those would be ready to just pop in the microwave for 10 seconds or so just to heat up. However you make it work, I highly advise you get in a good meal to fuel your workout, I can almost guarantee you'll see more strength, energy, and results.Delete
- SamanthaNDecember 6, 2013 at 4:04 AM
Some great ideas - thank you :) Will be baking those muffins tonight, sound awesome!Delete
Yes!!! I remember when I found my trainer and he got my nutrition set up the "right" way; I couldnt believe the changes I saw in a matter of weeks; and still cant sometimes :) When I am really on point- hitting my macros to a t, and getting in the right amount of cardio is when i see the best results. The more I eat lean meats and when I don't add extra fats to my meals makes a huge difference! Its hard sometimes cause the hubs loves eating red meat and pork a lot lol. The day I found individually packaged frozen tilapia at the store- talk about a saving grace! So yes I definitely notice those things :)ReplyDeleteReplies
That's interesting! I'm so glad you've found what works for you! :)Delete
- AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM
How many egg whites are in your oatmeal? I tried it once and found it super slimy in terms of consistency. Is yours slimy?ReplyDeleteReplies
I usually cook my oats first with almondmilk (just in the microwave for 1 min 30 sec) and then I stir in the egg whites after, probably about 1/2 cupDelete
I swear I have super powers when I eat an apple before the gymReplyDeleteReplies
haha! Well I hope you're eating an apple every day then! :)Delete
My food looks so muh like your food :) I love the Way Better Chips! Have you tried the pumpkin cranberry?? So yummy! i love pumpkin too and when I saw them I had to try them..I love tortilla chips and I will eat the way better since they are sprouted and better for you. Thanks for the post!ReplyDeleteReplies
No, I haven't! They sound amazing though!Delete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 4:55 AM
Curious... How do you weigh protein? Cooked or raw? Also, how many ounces is a serving for you? Thanks.ReplyDeleteReplies
always weigh it cooked, and I typically do 4-5ozDelete
I'm sure you have posted it before but do you have the recipe for your Black Bean Brownies on your site?ReplyDelete
Hi! Where is this chili recipe? I can't find it in the recipe list. Thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 12:31 PM
HI, odd question... Do you think you were hungry soon after your workout because the yams sustain you for longer compared to the oats raising your insulin faster or is it because of intense heavy workout.?ReplyDelete
Any thoughts?


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Naples is pet friendly but, it helps to get pointed in the right direction so you don't have to discover everything on your own. That way, you and your four-legged friends can hit the ground running. Here is a list of pet friendly hotels, restaurants, pet boutiques, parks, beaches, suggestions and more.
Off Leash Parks
- Dog Beach – located just north of Bonita Beach and south of Lover's Key State Beach Park, this is the only off leash beach in the area. Even if you don't have a dog to take there, go anyway because it is non-stop action and entertainment. Check out the beach description and watch the video for Dog Beach on this website.
- Rover Run – located at the back of Veterans Community Park on the south side of Immokalee Road, this is two fenced areas where the dogs are separated by weight and can run around freely with other canines. One of the attractions of this facility is a dog shampoo area. There are concrete pads with water hoses and a ring to fasten the leash while your dog is being washed. This a great amenity for Naples visitors or condo dwellers. Just remember the towels so you're not driving home with a wet dog.
Restaurants & Cafes
- Fit & Fuel Cafe – located next to Naples Cyclery, the local bike shop (in the Pavilion Shopping Center on Vanderbilt Beach Road), this cafe has outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch. There is always a filled water bowl outside for your hound. You can read our review for Fit & Fuel Cafe on this website.
- Fred's Diner – this restaurant has a pet friendly patio and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll find it in the Uptown Plaza, just east of Sam's Club at 2700 Immokalee Road. Their phone number is (239) 431-7928.
- M Waterfront Grille – this restaurant has outdoor seating that is dog friendly and benefits from being waterside in Village on Venetian Bay. This makes for a great combination to stroll around the open walkways amongst all of the shops and boutiques, too. Phone at (239) 263-4421.
- Bice Ristorante – if you are walking along Fifth Avenue South, you'll find things dog friendly with a few water stops for pets along the way. At the west end of Fifth Avenue South is the Italian restaurant Bice Ristorante, which has a pet friendly outdoor patio next to the sidewalk. They serve both lunch and dinner but, it is advisable to call for reservations during "season" if you are thinking dinner. The phone number is (239) 262-4044.
Emergency Veterinarian
If your pet needs some emergency care, then call Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County at (239) 263-8010. They specialize in emergency care only and will keep your pets regular doctor informed, if necessary. The location of their new facility is 6530 Dudley Road, Naples, Florida 34105 and you can check their website for more information and details.
Humane Society
The Humane Society of Naples is a no-kill animal shelter, adoption center and a clinic offering full veterinary services including everything from teeth cleaning to check-ups to major surgery. If you are committed to the welfare of animals, this might be a good opportunity to volunteer locally.
370 Airport-Pulling Road, N.
Naples, Florida 34104
(239) 643-1555
Shops, Boutiques and More
- Pucci & Catana – This upscale pet boutique caters to the haute couture canine crowd offering apparel, grooming supplies and a collection of collars & leads. Of course, we have the national chain stores like Petco but, this is different. The Pucci & Catana Luxury Pet Boutique is located at 647 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102 and the phone number is (239) 263- 9663.
- Camp Bow Wow – this is a full-service kennel offering day care, overnight boarding as well as concierge pet sitting services in your own home. They have an attentive staff and they are up to date with technology – you can watch your dog via webcam or even on your smart phone. The street address is 3382 Mercantile Avenue, Naples, Florida 34104 and their local phone number is (239) 352-2275.
- Naples Botanical Garden – on Thursdays from 3 pm to 5 pm and on Sundays from 9 am to 11 am, you can bring one four-legged friend per adult for a stroll through the Garden. Dogs must remain on the leash and be up to date with vaccinations. Dog admission is free for human members and $7.95 for non-members. The phone number is (239) 643-7275 for more information about Dogs in the Park.
Pet Friendly Real Estate
As pet friendly as we are in Naples, it gets a little stickier when it comes to real estate. This is mostly because we have many condominiums and villas in the area and every condominium building or cluster of villas has its own rules and regulations regarding pets. If you're in the market to purchase a single-family home, there is much more latitude.
You may be interested in a detached, single-family home in The Moorings or Park Shore where there is no association to dictate the size or number of dogs, as an example. There are neighborhoods like Pine Ridge in which some of the lots are large enough for horses.
However, if you prefer a condo in Pelican Bay, then that is a dog of a different color. In Pelican Bay alone, there are 90 separate neighborhoods or clusters and the policies vary from pets being prohibited in Grosvenor or Chateaumere to a weight limit for one small dog in St. Lucia to multiple dogs of any size in Willowbrook. As a professional Realtor® in the Naples area, we deal with this issue every day. View our list of pet friendly real estate.
The pet owner who is purchasing a property in Naples or Bonita Springs needs a real estate agent who is willing to do the research and confirm the policies for each individual neighborhood and community. Feel free to email firstname.lastname@example.com or call directly at (239) 272-4848 to help navigate through the pet policies.
Hotels & Accomodations
- La Quinta – located at 1555 Fifth Avenue South Naples, FL 34102. Phone 1-800-531-5900 (Pet weight limit of 15 pounds)
- Ramada of Naples – located at 1100 Tamiami Trail, N. Naples, FL 34102. Phone 1-866-676-3077 (No restrictions for weight of pet)
- Residence Inn Naples – located at 4075 Tamiami Trail, N. Naples, FL 34103. Phone 1-866-676-3077 (No restrictions for weight of pet)
- Staybridge Suites Naples – at 4085 Tamiami Trl, N. Naples, FL 34103. Phone 1-866-676-3077 or local number at (239) 643-8002 (Pet weight limit of 80 pounds)
Ask questions! Particularly for hotels and accommodations, you should ask questions so there are no surprises upon arrival. As an example, hotels may charge a fee for pets, there might be designated rooms for pets, weight limits or policies might change and some might require documentation that your pet is up to date with vaccinations.


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Rip Hamilton joins the group of former NBA players who wants another crack at playing in the league. NBA rumors earlier this season have Stephen Jackson and Ray Allen wanting NBA comebacks like Hamilton, who declared he's working out this summer.
Hamilton, who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004, talked to CBS Sports about a possible comeback to the league.
"I'm giving myself thirty days where I am really hitting the gym. I'm working on my game. I'm in the weight room. I'm running my two, three miles a day. And I'm trying to see if my body can hold up. If my body can hold up after these thirty days, I will be making a comeback," the 38-year-old Hamilton said spurring NBA rumors of a comeback.
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Hamilton was one of the key players in the Pistons champion team 12 years ago. He made the NBA All-Star squad three times, from 2006 to 2008. His best scoring season came in 2005-2006 when he averaged over 20 points per game. For his career, he has averages of 17.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Hamilton played for the Washington Wizards in his first three years in the league before becoming one of the key starters for the Detroit Pistons from 2003 to 2011. He played for the Chicago Bulls in his final two seasons in the league, in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.
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The NBA rumors of a Hamilton comeback broke Monday and teams like the Detroit Pistons may be interested in the veteran. Other squads like the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies are also possible destinations and can give Hamilton a back-up shooting guard role.
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Companies should develop sophisticated strategies to counter the threat posed by business hijackers, according to Experian, the global information services company.
"Businesses are most vulnerable to hijack when they change their directors," Glen Bals, senior executive, business information at Experian South Africa. "It is vital for firms to understand and monitor the commercial credit profiles of both suppliers and customers in order to mitigate this risk."
He says large, well-known corporations are often the targets of hijackers.
Bals points out that companies are often content with the basic checks, which consider whether the company director has signed the appropriate documentation and whether the director in question is on file at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC, the old CIPRO).
"If the answers are in the affirmative, the application is approved. Yet it can happen that when the individual who has granted the application looks again, the hijacker has clandestinely resigned all the directors."
Bals says while CIPC might have the necessary controls in place, such controls only go so far. "If you make the rules too strict companies cannot change any of their directors." He acknowledges that in order to change its directors a company requires a board resolution, certified copies of all ID books, and other related criteria.
"Professional fraudsters are generally able to lay their hands on those documents and there's no way you can expect the CIPC to pick it up."
Bals recommends that businesses monitor the directors of the company in question in order to mitigate the risk of business hijack, an exercise that can be conducted by credit reference agencies, most of which undertake to furnish alerts when the directors of a defined company or companies change.
Experian, says Bals, issues email alerts to advise of board changes, noting that previously it conducted such monitoring exercises from a creditors' point of view. "Now it's becoming important for companies to do so for anti-fraud purposes. Ultimately, companies need to monitor business information to spot the first signs of trouble."


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Working Papers and Articles
Mass Preferences on Budget Deficits (Working Paper)
Survey Questionnaire and Table of Descriptive Statistics with weighted sample
Willing to Share: Tax Compliance and Gender in Europe and America– John D'Attoma, Clara Volintiru, and Sven Steinmo. 2017. Research and Politics.
Why are some nations' citizens more likely to cheat on their taxes? What we found surprised us. – John D'Attoma and Sven Steinmo, The Washington Post – Monkey Cage, April 2016.
Are Some Countries More Honest than Others? Evidence from a Tax Compliance Experiment in Sweden and Italy – Giulia Andrighetto, Nan Zhang, Stefania Ottone, Ferruccio Ponzano, John D'Attoma, Sven Steinmo, Frontiers in Psychology, April 2016.
Another Reason for Equal Pay: Women Are More Honest on Their Taxes Than Men – Clara Volintiru and John D'Attoma, Huffington Post, April 2016.
Willing to Pay? Tax compliance in Britain and Italy: An Experimental Analysis – Nan Zhang, Giulia Andrighetto, Stefania Ottone, Ferruccio Ponzano, Sven Steinmo, February 2016.
Evolution of Institutions and Organizations – Sven Steinmo, (with Thomas Currie, Peter Turchin, Jenna Bednar, Peter J. Richerson, Georg Schwesinger, Romain Wacziarg, and John Wallis), in David Sloan Wilson and Eric Beinhocker, Complexity and Evolution: A New Synthesis for Economics, Ernst Strungmann Forum, Frankfurt, Germany, 2016.
Institutionalism – Sven Steinmo. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition, Elsevier, 181 – 185, 2015.
The word 'tax' is unpopular. But the word 'fee' is worse. – John D'Attoma and Sven Steinmo. The Monkey Cage, 2015.
Willing to Pay? The politics of trapping down faith in the tax system in post-communist Romania – Arpad Todor, October 2015.
Willing to Pay? Tax compliance in Britain and Italy: An Experimental Analysis – Nan Zhang, Giulia Andrighetto, Ferruccio Ponzano, Stefania Ottone and Sven Steinmo, European University Institute 2015.
What explains regional disparities in Italian Tax Morale? Testing the Amoral Familism – John D'Attoma, Nan Zhang, Giulia Andrighetto, Ferruccio Ponzano, Stefania Ottone, and Sven Steinmo. European University Institute, 2015.
Tax Evasion in Italy: A God-given Right? – Josef Hien, Berlin 2015.
Political Institutions and Experimental Methods – Sven Steinmo, 2015.
Bringing People Back In. Actors, Institutions and Cognition – Céline Colombo and Sven Steinmo, European University Institute 2014.
Taxation by Confession: how the IRS persuades Americans to pay income taxes – Monica Noll, University of Colorado, Boulder 2013.


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Ethics in Law Enforcement
Steve McCartney
Rick Parent, Simon Fraser University
Pub Date: 2015
Publisher: BCcampus
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I I really liked the way the book introduced the importance of ethnic behavior first then followed ethnic in law enforcement. This set a framework to talk about the theory and philsophy of ethnic in the following chapter. I would add so material about the impact and importance of ethnic to the entire criminal justice to end the chapter. Law enforcement is the first stage of the criminal justice which influences the public views of the entire system.
The book was informative accurate and unbiased and addresses issues that are current today
The book was written so it could be easily updated or new materials added to the list of issues. The only issues that might be added to the next edition is material on politics and law enforcement with an emphasis on the professional duties.
The book is well written for undergraduate students. However, students using this book should have taken an introduction to law enforcement course so the can relate ethical issues to the operations of policing.
The book is consist during this period of political change that make influence some perception of the behavior. The may want to address the issues of poverty and race in a proactive manner making should that ethical and cultural addresses.
The book is written so that I can use and will build my face to face and online moduules around certain chapters.
The book is organized in the format that I plan to teach my course and I plan to use videos and other materials.
The interface was very good and easy to navigate.
I did a quick read for content issues and did not find any errors.
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I really liked the book and would on add the material on politics, race and culture to the next edition. Black lives matter and gender issues implicit bias might be addressed.
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The text starts with a foundation of ethical systems and behavior and then provides the reader specific instances of ethical behavior in law enforcement. It is comprehensive, but also at times too brief in some topic areas i.e. Chapter 3, Ethical Dilemmas and the Process of Effective Resolution. A glossary of terms is located at the end of each chapter and again is brief in nature and may only contain one term.
The content appeared to be accurate, error-free and unbiased.
Much of the material will remain relevant for a long period of time. The foundations of ethical behavior have been similar and consistent for many years. The areas which may not remain relevant are areas such as Chapter 5 Accountability and Investigation and Chapter 7 Discretion, Supervision, and Leadership where new technology will transform law enforcement ethics and behavior in the future. The effects of social media also play an important role in law enforcement ethics and should be discussed in future texts. There are many examples from Canadian police departments that may differ from other police organizations.
It is very succinct and easy to read.
The book was consistent in terms of terminology and framework.
The book is set up in easily readable sections. However, some instructors utilizing the text may find that some of the sections are too brief in format and may use the text as a supplement to another text and/or course material.
The chapter sequence may not fit the personal needs of all instructors. For example, the last chapter, Chapter 8, discusses the Culture of Law Enforcement which may be better suited towards the beginning of the text. Otherwise, the topics are presented in a clear fashion.
The text is free of significant interface issues. When hyperlinks were utilized there were no navigation issues.
The text contains no grammatical errors.
The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way.
Overall the book covers the topic of Law Enforcement Ethics thoroughly in an easy to read format. This book ideally is a supplement to an undergraduate course on criminal justice ethics or to be used as a stand-alone text in law enforcement academies.
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The text is comprehensive yet concise. It covers all pertinent aspects of criminal justice ethics. The text covers a wide range of ethical systems. Various ethical concepts are applied to the three core components of the criminal justice system.
No inaccuracies or biases were observed.
I am reviewing this text in 2017, the copyright is 2015. The material seems to be very relevant and up-to-date. This book is a valuable source of information for both criminal justice students and law enforcement practitioners. Because of the veritable explosion of interest and news in the area of criminal justice ethics this book will remain relevant for years to come. At some point in the future a new edition would be appropriate. The text is structured in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement.
As a teaching instrument it is a valuable resource in that it is presented in a clear, succinct, fashion. It is very easy to follow. An example of one of the features that adds to the book's clarity is an alphabetized list of ethical values found in chapter 3.
Each chapter in the book was well organized and consistent in terms of terminology and framework.
The book was structured in such a format that it was easy to read and can be easily separated into modules for classroom discussion. The text was not excessively self-referential.
The topics in the text were presented in a logical and clear order.
No significant interface issues or navigation problems.
No grammatical errors were observed.
The content was presented in a culturally unbiased way. No offensive or insensitive wording was detected.
This publication seems appropriate for any undergraduate level criminal justice ethics college course. This book is well researched and well written. Overall, I like this text as a supplemental resource to other material I am currently using in my criminal justice ethics course. The clarity and conciseness of the material is the strength of this publication.
Table of Contents
About the Book
Chapter 1: Ethical Behaviour
- 1.1 The Importance of Ethical Behaviour
- 1.2 Ethics and the Pursuit of a Law Enforcement Career
- 1.3 As Employees in Law Enforcement Agencies
- References
- Glossary
Chapter 2: Ethical Systems
- 2.1 Major Ethical Systems
- 2.2 Utilitarian Ethics
- 2.3 Deontology
- 2.4 Virtue Ethics
- 2.5 Ethics of Care
- 2.6 Egoism
- 2.7 Religion or Divine Command Theory
- 2.8 Natural Law
- 2.9 Social Contract Theory
- 2.10 Rawls' Theory of Justice
- 2.11 Moral Relativism
- References
- Glossary
Chapter 3: Ethical Dilemmas and the Process of Effective Resolution
- 3.1 Ethical Dilemmas
- 3.2 Values
- 3.3 Solving Ethical Dilemmas
- References
Chapter 4: Key Ethical Issues within Law Enforcement
- 4.1 Ethical Issues
- 4.2 The Ethics of Power and Authority
- 4.3 The Milgram Experiment
- 4.4 Person, Gender, and Cultural Differences in Conformity
- 4.5 Ethical Issues during an Investigation
- 4.6 Gratuities
- References
- Glossary
Chapter 5: Accountability and Investigation
- 5.1 Autonomy and Accountability
- 5.2 British Columbia's Police Act
- 5.3 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
- 5.4 Investigation Models
- 5.5 Independent Investigations Office
- References
Chapter 6: Policing
- 6.1 Noble Cause Corruption
- 6.2 Policing Public Demonstrations and Crowd Control
- 6.3 Sex Offender Notification Laws
- 6.4 Ethics of Private Policing
- References
- Glossary
Chapter 7: Discretion, Supervision, and Leadership
- 7.1 The Ethics Surrounding Discretion
- 7.2 Discretion and Supervision
- 7.3 Selective Enforcement
- 7.4 Loyalty
- 7.5 Ethical Leadership
- 7.6 Transactional and Transformational Leadership
- References
- Glossary
Chapter 8: The Culture of Law Enforcement
- 8.1 Police Subculture
- 8.2 Socialization of Police
- 8.3 Skepticism and Cynicism
- 8.4 Moral Culpability versus Legal Culpability
- References
- Glossary
Appendix. The British Columbia Police Code of Ethics
About the Authors
About the Book
In this book, you will examine the moral and ethical issues that exist within law enforcement. This book will also familiarize you with the basic history, principles, and theories of ethics. These concepts will then be applied to the major components of the criminal justice system: policing, the courts, and corrections. Discussion will focus on personal values, individual responsibility, decision making, discretion, and the structure of accountability. Specific topics covered will include core values, codes of conduct, ethical dilemmas, organizational consequences, liability, and the importance of critical thinking. By the end of this book, you will be able to distinguish and critically debate contemporary ethical issues in law enforcement.
About the Contributors
Steve McCartney, MSc, retired from the Vancouver Police Department after 28 years of service. While with the V.P.D. he served in a variety of capacities including patrol, Detective Constable with Strike Force, Sexual Offence Squad, the Provincial Unsolved Homicide Unit and VPD Homicide Unit. After leaving the V.P.D., he was seconded to the B.C. Police Academy at the Justice Institute of British Columbia as an instructor in Investigation and Patrol. Upon retiring from the V.P.D. he became the Program Chair of Law Enforcement Studies at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, where he currently teaches Applied Ethics in Law Enforcement and Law Enforcement Communication Skills.
Rick Parent, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University, School of Criminology – Police Studies. Rick completed 30 years of service as a police officer and is a former police recruit instructor at the B.C. Police Academy. His research and expertise is in the area of police ethics and accountability and, the police use of lethal force including the phenomena of "suicide by cop". Dr. Parent is also the subject matter expert/author of the Canadian Police Knowledge Network course entitled "Police Ethics and Accountability", the co-author of the book entitled "Community-Based Strategic Policing in Canada, 4th edition and, a senior researcher for the Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society (TSAS).


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Employee Benefits-DOL Issues Guidance/Model Notices For Notice To Employees on Health Insurance Marketplace
In Technical Release No. 2013-02, the U.S. Department of Labor (the "DOL") provided guidance on the requirement in the Affordable Care Act that a notice must be provided to employees about the Health Insurance Marketplace (the "Marketplace") that will be available in 2014. The DOL has also made available a model notice to help employers meet this requirement, and a revised COBRA election notice to reflect Marketplace options. Here is what the Technical Release says.
Background. Section 18B of the Fair Labor Standard Act (the "FLSA"), as added by section 1512 of the Affordable Care Act, generally provides that, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, an employer subject to the FLSA must provide each employee at the time of hiring (or with respect to current employees, not later than March 1, 2013), a written notice:
1. informing the employee of the existence of the Marketplace, including a description of the services provided by the Marketplace, and the manner in which the employee may contact the Marketplace to request assistance;
2. if the employer plan's share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan is less than 60 percent of such costs, that the employee may be eligible for a premium tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code') if the employee purchases a qualified health plan through the Marketplace; and 3. if the employee purchases a qualified health plan through the Marketplace, the employee may lose the employer contribution (if any) to any health benefits plan offered by the employer and that all or a portion of such contribution may be excludable from income for Federal income tax purposes.
On January 24, 2013, the DOL postponed the March 1, 2013 deadline. The reqired written notice is referred to below as the "Notice of Coverage Options" or the "NCO".
Effect of the Guidance under the Technical Release. The DOL will consider an employer that follows the Technical Release as being in compliance with FLSA section 18B. The guidance provided by the Technical Release will remain in effect until the DOL promulgates regulations or other subsequent guidance.
Providing the NCO to Employees. Employers must provide the NCO to each employee, regardless of plan enrollment status (if applicable) or of part-time or full-time status. Employers are not required to provide a separate notice to dependents or other individuals who are or may become eligible for coverage under the employer's health care plan but who are not employees.
Form and Content of the NCO. The NCO must include items 1, 2 and 3 above in "Background".
Timing and Delivery of NCO. Employers are required to provide the NCO to each new employee at the time of hiring beginning October 1, 2013. For 2014, the DOL will consider an NCO to be provided at the time of hiring if the notice is provided within 14 days of an employee's start date. As to employees who are current employees before October 1, 2013, employers are required to provide the NCO not later than October 1, 2013. The NCO is required to be provided automatically, free of charge. The NCO must be provided in writing in a manner calculated to be understood by the average employee. It may be provided by first-class mail. Alternatively, it may be provided electronically if the requirements of the DOL's electronic disclosure safe harbor at 29 CFR 2520.104b-1(c) are met.
Model NCO. Model language for the NCO is available at www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform. There is one model for employers who do not offer a health plan and another model for employers who offer a health plan for some or all employees. Employers may use one of these models, as applicable, or a modified version, provided the notice meets the content requirements described above.
COBRA Election Notice. Some COBRA beneficiaries may want to consider and compare health coverage alternatives to COBRA continuation coverage that are available through the Marketplace. COBRA beneficiaries may also be eligible for a premium tax credit (a tax credit to help pay for some or all of the cost of coverage in plans offered through the Marketplace). The DOL has revised its model COBRA election notice to reflect these concerns. The revised model notice is found at www.dol.gov/ebsa/cobra.html. A clean copy is available, as is a redline from the prior model notice to help employers identify the changes.


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